The ratings numbers for the November book (Oct 14th - Nov 10th) are out, and both 98.5 and WEEI are claiming victory, depending on how you look at the numbers. The numbers are actually very good for both stations, showing the interest level in Boston sports seems to be at an all-time high. 98.5 FM tied WZLX … Continue reading 98.5 and WEEI Continue Ratings Wars
This was my amusing discovery for the day... Apparently the former FOX25 Sports Anchor (and current star of The Pulse Network's Sports channel.) believes strongly that the rookie punter is being disrespectful for wearing the number issued him by the team. @bossprtsthennow Yes. Grogans first. Someone needs to sit Zoltan Mesko down and make him realize … Continue reading Butch Stearns Thinks Zoltan Mesko is “disrespectful”
The Portland Trailblazers had come from 16 down in the final minutes to pull to within one point of the Celtics. Ray Allen, who had struggled with his shot all night (3-11 prior to this shot) was left open in the corner and nailed a three pointer with 10 seconds left to put an end … Continue reading Allen Shot Holds Off Blazers In Celtics Win
Rajon Rondo scored a season-high 23 points, along with 12 assists as the Celtics downed the Cavaliers in Cleveland, 106-87 last night. Celtics have Quicken fix - Steve Bulpett has the Celtics exacting a measure of revenge on the Cavs. Davis propels second-stringers - Julian Benbow's notebook has Glen Davis (17 pts, 11rbs) rising to a Doc Rivers … Continue reading Rondo, Celtics Turn Away Cavs In Cleveland
I apologize for the lack of an update yesterday, I needed to take a sick day. I appreciate all the angry emails. I really do. The Patriots return from their break today to begin preparation in earnest for the huge game with the New York Jets on Monday night. Even if Tony Massarotti doesn't know the … Continue reading Patriots Get Back To Work, So Does BSMW
Just a quick note and bit of shameless self-promotion... If you see Patriots Football Weekly on the newsstands this week, be sure to pick up a copy and check out my media column for the month, entitled For Pats, Nantz and Simms part of the family. The column is a look at how CBS announcers Jim … Continue reading Check Out PFW This Week
The news that Victor Martinez would be signing with the Detroit Tigers set off Red Sox everywhere yesterday, as suddenly they wanted to call into sports radio and vent about the lack of action by Theo Epstein and company this offseason. Both sports radio stations took calls from frustrated fans, many of whom are of … Continue reading V-Mart Gone, What’s The Next Move?
The Patriots victory over the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday garnered the third highest regular season ratings in franchise history, with a 42.04 household rating (67 share) in the Boston market. Over one million people tuned in to WBZ to watch New England improve to 8-2 on the season. The Patriots-Colts game was the highest-rated game … Continue reading Patriots/Colts – Third Highest Regular Season Ratings In NE History
Coming off back-to-back losses, and playing on the second night of a back-to-back against a team that swept them in the regular season last year, and has given them fits for the last three years, you might think that the Boston Celtics were in for a tough night down in Atlanta. Instead, the Celtics were … Continue reading Angry Celtics Pound Hawks
The difference between the 2009 Patriots and 2010 Patriots was again clearly on display yesterday. While last year's club simply could not close out games, this year's version has shown the ability to make that one big play and hold on for the win. Yesterday, it seemed like a complete repeat of last season's Patriots/Colts … Continue reading Patriots Hold Off Manning, Colts This Time
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